Our Tutors
Melissa Cox
VOCALS - GUITAR - UKULELE - MANDOLIN
Melissa Cox joined the Mauao family in June 2015 as a Vocal Tutor. She also teaches beginner acoustic guitar, beginner and intermediate mandolin, beginner ukulele, contemporary songwriting, composition, lyric writing, and theory.
Sol Radley
DRUMS - PERCUSSION
Hailing from the most Welcome of Bays, Sol has had two decades to sharpen his technique behind the drums, and almost as long performing to audiences in one band or another.
Selina Parsons
PIANO - KEYS
Selina has 32 years experience having studied the piano through The Royal School of Music grades 1 to 8 then qualifying with her ATCL Teacher’s Diploma through Trinity College.
Dominic Quaeck
DRUMS - GUITAR
Drummer, guitarist and music lover originally from Jersey, UK. Excited to take a tailored approach to each student teaching instrument fundamentals, playing along to a range of music and keeping things fun!
Paul Hoskin
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Master Drummer Paul Hoskin is in demand for his solid funky beat and swingin’ ride cymbal time. 20 years in the Wellington music scene saw Paul record multiple albums, play in and manage several bands, perform at WOMAD, Splore and various jazz and arts festivals around the country.
Stan Bicknell - RELIEF TUTOR
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Originally from the sunny Hawkes Bay, Stan Bicknell is a New Zealand based drummer who for the past 12years had based himself out of Melbourne, Australia. Over the years he has toured and recorded with many artists locally and internationally including 48May, The New Caledonia, Kimbra (NZ), as well as Miami Horror, Tonight Alive, & Ecca Vandal (AU).